Make Snack Time More Exciting With These Unique-Flavoured Korean Products
Eating three meals in one day is essential for a healthy diet. But, having snacks from time to time also won’t hurt. Munching on your favourite instant meals while you’re watching your favourite show is the perfect combo – especially when it’s midnight.
Speaking of shows, we often see characters from K-dramas eat snacks like ramyeon paired with kimchi or drink yogurt-flavoured beverages while working or studying to boost their energy.
Spicy noodles, chocolate candies and fruit drinks are very common snacks in Korea. However, it’s not limited to that! There is actually a wide range of choices in the country, and here are some of the most unique flavoured snacks we found!
1. Samyang Rosé Buldak Tteokbokki
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Tteokbokki is a famous Korean snack that is often sold on the streets. It is a rice cake stir-fried on a sauce, usually partnered with boiled egg and scallions. The common flavour of this dish is spicy – perfect for those cold nights, or jajang (black bean) – for those who can’t handle the heat.
But if you want to level up your tteokbokki experience, give this Rosé variant flavour a go. The sauce is a mixture of tomato and cream, which gives off a pink colour that resembles the flower.
It is the ultimate combination of spicy and creamy!
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2. Lotte Rice Cake Pie
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Avid fans of K-dramas are already familiar with choco pie as it made a lot of appearances on famous shows like Descendants of the Sun and Hospital Playlist. Lotte decided to give this choco snack a twist, by creating a “chaltteok” or rice cake flavoured version.
It is made of glutinous rice, which gives it a chewy texture. Meanwhile, the inside has a soft and sweet chocolate filling, for that sweet burst of taste once you bit into it.
The rice cake pie can be eaten as is, but you can also put it in the freezer and enjoy it cold.
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3. Tom’s Farm Wasabi Almond
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Wasabi is usually seen alongside sushi. But apparently, it is also a good flavour when it comes to food!
This almond snack from Tom’s Farm has a unique, distinct taste. You might give it a pass when you see it on the grocery shelves, but it is actually a great source of protein because it is packed with Vitamin E, Manganese, Magnesium and antioxidants.
These nutrients can help control our body’s sugar and lower cholesterol level.
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4. Ottogi Sweet Pumpkin Porridge
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If you’re feeling under the weather and are craving for something hot and sweet, this porridge from Ottogi will be a lifesaver. It’s very easy to prepare – just peel off the lid and replace it with a microwave safe cover, and heat it for 2 to 4 minutes.
This snack aims to highlight the sweet and rich flavour of Korean pumpkins. Porridge made out of sweet pumpkin is a favourite comfort food amongst Koreans during fall and winter.
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5. Samyang 4 Cheese Buldak Fried Noodles
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Certified cheese-lovers, here is the best snack for you! This fried noodle from Samyang is made using not just one, but four kinds of cheese – mozzarella, cheddar, gouda and camembert.
An upgrade from their existing Cheese Buldak variant, this instant meal can be eaten after mixing the cheese powders with hot water to bring out that thick, creamy texture.
Of course, just like Samyang’s other famous flavours, this one also has a hint of spice.
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6. Crown Shinchan Seed Hotteok Flavour
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Hotteok or sweet pancakes is another well-known Korean street food. Now, you can get a taste of this flavour even without flying overseas!
This wheat snack was originally released in black sesame and acacia honey variants. But, Crown Shinchan Seed decided to turn the famous pancake into a crispy snack.
The Hotteok flavour is proven to be a hit, selling 1 million bags in just one month.
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7. NONGSHIM Cuttlefish Snack
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Shrimp-flavoured junk foods are nothing out of ordinary. But, this snack made with another type of seafood has an unusual flavour.
It uses cuttlefish as a main ingredient, preserving its plain and savoury taste using butter. What makes it more unique is that it also comes in a shape of cuttlefish so it makes your snacking experience extra fun!
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Snack time will never be boring with these unique flavours from Korea. Give them a try and share your experience with us below!
